Taste Buds Unite: Cooking, Wine, Culinary Delights Await! - Rimessa Roscioli - Rome, Italy Pt. 5

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of Rimessa Roscioli's cooking classes and wine experiences with Lindsay Gabbard. Discover how Rimessa Roscioli offers an approachable and fun way for beginners to master the art of fresh handmade pasta, meatballs, and tiramisu, all paired with exquisite wines.

Lindsay shares that 90% of participants in their cooking classes have never made pasta from scratch before. These classes are designed to be light, easy, and enjoyable, blending hands-on activities with demonstrations. After cooking, participants get to savor their creations alongside expertly paired wines with a sommelier.

The daytime cooking class is one of Rimessa Roscioli’s most popular events, while the nighttime wine tasting dinner offers an equally engaging experience. For serious wine enthusiasts, the "Taste the Legends" tasting event provides an opportunity to sample 10-14 wines paired with different dishes, with varying levels of intensity and price points.

Lindsay also discusses her personal wine preferences, highlighting a private label Cesanese from Lazio made in amphora, which has become her go-to bottle. However, she emphasizes the importance of continuously exploring new wines to avoid palate fatigue.

Stay tuned for our next episode, where Lindsay reveals the surprising truth about olive oil production in Italy and the influence of the mafia. Plus, we celebrate a milestone as The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast cracks the top 200 podcasts, reaching position number 136!

Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Garth Brooks to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.

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Takeaways:

• The cooking classes at Ramessa Rochelli are designed for beginners who enjoy fun cooking experiences.
• Participants often have little to no experience making homemade pasta prior to the class.
• Wine tasting dinners are one of the most significant experiences offered at Ramessa Rochelli.
• Different wine tasting menus range from $170 to $500, catering to various levels of wine enthusiasts.
• Lindsey Gabbard emphasizes the importance of keeping wine tasting accessible to everyone, regardless of expertise.
• Finding a favorite wine can be challenging for professionals who taste hundreds each year.